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Pillar 5

Germs 101: How Germs Spread and What Actually Kills Them

The foundations — germs versus bacteria, transmission routes, and honest answers on common household disinfectants like bleach, vinegar and UV light.

Guides in this hub

How Germs Spread

The main transmission routes inside a shared workplace.

Germs vs. Bacteria

Clearing up a commonly confused pair of terms.

Does Bleach Kill Germs?

What bleach is effective against, and its practical limitations.

Does Vinegar Kill Germs?

Separating kitchen folklore from EPA-registered efficacy.

Does UV Light Kill Germs?

Where UV-C works well, and where it falls short indoors.

Once you understand how transmission works, see the workplace hygiene hub for policy and training, or disinfection services for validated, EPA-registered treatment options.

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